FIA Principal Traders Group
The FIA Principal Traders Group is an association of firms that trade their own capital on exchanges in futures, options and equities markets worldwide. FIA PTG advocates for open access to markets, transparency, and data-driven policy.
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FIA, FIA PTG, and FIA EPTA members are working to educate the public on the benefits of automated trading, provide policymakers with expert feedback on regulatory proposals, and promote best practices in risk controls.
FIA PTG supports CFTC proposal to prohibit post-trade name give-ups in cleared swaps
March 2, 2020 CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG again opposes Cboe EDGA proposal to introduce liquidity provider protection
October 21, 2019 CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG opposes FINRA proposed pilot program to study recommended changes to corporate bond block trade dissemination
June 11, 2019 CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG encourages the CFTC to reject the proposed ICE Futures U.S. Rule Change Introducing Passive Order Protection
March 13, 2019 CONTINUE READINGNews
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FIA PTG comments further on proposed swap dealer capital requirements
In a letter submitted to the CFTC today, FIA PTG welcomed the finalization of the capital requirements for Swap Dealers with the following suggested modifications for non-bank Swap Dealers:
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FIA PTG supports CFTC proposal to prohibit post-trade name give-ups in cleared swaps
In a letter submitted to the CFTC today, FIA PTG supported the Commission’s proposal to prohibit the practice of post-trade name give-up for swaps that are anonymously executed on a Swap Execution Facility and are intended to be cleared.
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FIA PTG again opposes Cboe EDGA proposal to introduce liquidity provider protection
In a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) again urged the SEC not to approve EDGA’s proposal to introduce an asymmetric speed bump.
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FIA PTG opposes Cboe EDGA proposal to introduce liquidity provider protection
In a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) urged the SEC not to approve EDGA’s proposal to introduce an asymmetric speed bump. FIA PTG said they remain opposed to artificial latency mechanisms of all kinds and are not aware of any data showing that speed bumps result in material improvements to market quality or benefit end investors.
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FIA PTG encourages the SEC to reject IEX Discretionary Limit Order Type Proposal
In a letter submitted to the SEC today, the FIA Principal Traders Group encouraged the Commission to disapprove the proposal.
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FIA PTG supports SEC proposal to rescind effective-upon-filing procedure for NMS plan fee amendments
In a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) concurred with the SEC that the current effective-upon-filing procedure for NMS plan fee amendments should be rescinded and replaced with the standard fee amendment process which allows for public comment before becoming effective.
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FIA PTG Members Meetings
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fiaptg - March 26
The Fed hears urgent pleas to ease the rules on banks in the options market t.co/MA5xhTf4s4 via @markets -
fiaptg - March 24
European traders press for looser rules to ease options trading t.co/CplErY3JZ8 via @financialtimes -
fiaptg - March 23
Our top reads this week focus on the coronavirus and the closing of more open outcry trading floors and views on cl… t.co/hUMHrZQJEP -
fiaptg - March 18
CME Group Statement on U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Proposal to Shorten Trading Hours - CME Group t.co/vdnTkzjS4i -
fiaptg - March 17
This week's top reads focus on the impact of the coronavirus on markets. t.co/gv8qRIGCNH via @elink_io -
fiaptg - March 09
This week's top reads feature stories on the various impacts of the coronavirus on markets. t.co/jUrm3RxKxx via @elink_io -
fiaptg - March 02
Our Top Reads this Week include stories on the coronavirus and its impact on the markets as well as @SEC_News disap… t.co/IKhape9YId -
fiaptg - February 24
The SEC rejected a plan from Cboe to introduce trading delays to one of its exchanges t.co/uTBimA9sFX via @WSJ -
fiaptg - February 21
RT @aosipovich: Cboe asymmetrical speed-bump proposed has been rejected by the SEC- update to my story coming soon- t.co/xqqEzxXnlJ -
fiaptg - February 18
Our top reads this week include: Coronavirus Could Infect Two-Thirds of Globe, Research Shows; @NYSE and market dat… t.co/GceAyOQZ1R -
fiaptg - February 10
Our top reads this week include: Wars and viruses: Are robots less prone to market panic?; @CMEGroup Pres Durkin to… t.co/3O34VNug5X -
fiaptg - February 03
Our top reads this week include @CFTC position limit proposal; addl changes to Volcker; liquidity concerns in FX; B… t.co/4kVt63jIEf -
fiaptg - January 27
Our tops reads this week include @FINRA corp bond block trade delayed reporting pilot apparently stalls;… t.co/NGgbjvihQm -
fiaptg - January 21
In our top reads this week more crypto news including the launch of a Digital-Dollar Think Tank; more security conc… t.co/bEdJZhJjzy -
fiaptg - January 13
Our top reads this week include @SEC_News proposal to loosen exchange control over stock data; lots of news from th… t.co/AI0WQIV4xb -
fiaptg - January 06
Happy New Year! This week we look forward and back as well as sharing greetings and activities at our members.… t.co/vyqtqoNCRk -
fiaptg - December 23
Our top reads include @GreenwichAssoc on equity market structure; @FIAConnect on the futurization of swaps; the UK… t.co/qr83719uCu -
fiaptg - December 18
Interesting read from @GreenwichAssoc One Size Does Not Fit All t.co/DPIocTxR5O via @GreenwichAssoc -
fiaptg - December 17
Our top reads this week include Brexit updates; US and EU FTT developments; Opinions on the need for a digital curr… t.co/R9pDxTJsQ2 -
fiaptg - December 09
Our top reads include reporting on the failure of MiFID II to impact market data costs; two opinions on the need fo… t.co/hmbuxAUJMT -
fiaptg - December 06
.@FIAPTG is proud to have been involved with the @FIAConnect Innovators Pavilion since its launch in 2015. Accelera… t.co/cctRI9nlxn -
fiaptg - December 03
Interesting interview with @FIAPTG founding member Chris Hehmeyer @HehmeyerLLC. Balancing blockchain’s big potentia… t.co/UFG9Z9kLrc -
fiaptg - December 02
Our top reads include Record dark vols under MiFID II; Does bitcoin need code of conduct?; and @SIFMA raises new co… t.co/PJPRXYlZw4 -
fiaptg - November 25
Out top reads this week include two pieces on Libor; a new crypto code of conduct; Chairman Clayton on CAT and… t.co/35ZYm93o22 -
fiaptg - November 18
Our top reads this week include news from @Bakkt on plans for a new cash settled bitcoin futures contract and the l… t.co/1zM3JoP6PG -
fiaptg - November 11
Our top reads this week include more coverage of #FIAExpo; European traders pushing for a shorter working day; and… t.co/lnppzNTtik
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